NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–28 February 2011 – Faced with an exodus of refugees from Libya amid reported violence by President Muammar Al-Qadhafi’s loyalists, potential food and medical shortages and growing insecurity, the United Nations is ramping up aid efforts within the country, along the borders and inside its neighbours. The Under-Secretary-General for[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011 – 3:33 P.M. EST MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As I mentioned this morning, we have with us today the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Susan Rice. She was just in a meeting with the President and the U.N. Secretary General, and[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011. Today, President Obama issued a memorandum to Executive Departments and Agencies to work with State, Tribal, and local governments to reduce unnecessary regulatory and administrative burdens in order to focus resources on achieving better outcomes at lower cost. Over the last two years, the Administration has[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011.   For over a century, the American Red Cross has harnessed the generosity of the American people, mobilizing us to offer assistance in the wake of disaster.  Whether aiding towns fighting rising floodwaters or nations struggling with starvation and disease, the American Red Cross and its[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2011.   INDEX: DEPARTMENT Welcome to Briefing Room Guests Scripps Howard Foundation Semester Secretary’s Trip to Geneva / Bilateral Meetings / Human Rights Council Remarks Secretary Clinton’s Testimony before the House and Senate Committees Ambassador Marc Grossman’s Travel to London, Jeddah, Kabul, Islamabad and Brussels / International[Read More…]